If you find yourself ready to get professional assistance in crafting the perfect-for-you space to enjoy, you may be wondering if full-service interior design is the best option for you. Today, we’ll look into the definition of full-service interior design and whether it is the right fit for you and your project. First things first, what is ”Full-Service Interior Design”? In a nutshell, full-service interior design refers to the level of attention you and your project will receive, also referred to as concierge experience. Your designer or design firm will design, execute, and manage the entire project for you – from the initial concept, and placement of orders, to the installation and punch list. This is the highest level of design assistance you can get, and it is rather hands-off, requiring a minimum amount of energy and time investment on your end. Here are the 5 characteristics of the perfect candidate for full-service design… #1 You love to delegate Letting go and allowing the design team to guide you through the vetted process takes some level of trust and courage. If you find it difficult to let go of control over the project, full-service interior design may not be the right fit. Experience has shown that the best results come from authentic relationships, trust, and our clients’ confidence in what we do best: design. #2 You want to hire the Experts You want to hire experts to do what they do best so you can continue to do the same in your field of expertise. #3 You want to & are ready to invest No secrets here – full-service interior design is a financial investment. I’d also argue that it is an Investment in your home’s value, quality of life, and investment in yourself. Here are some numbers to keep in mind; Design Fees and Furniture Budgets Design fees are always separate from the furniture budget. A full-service design investment starts around $5K+ on the low end for a single room. Furniture budgets start around $25K to fully furnish a single room. Furnishing a whole home starts around $150K, and that’s on the low end — it’s crazy how things add up! If these numbers do not match your idea of an investment, you can opt-out to á la carte services that are less expensive, or Design Consultation for a few hundred dollars. Another option is to wait until you have the funds to invest in the home design you want versus assembling it piecemeal. #4 You are open-minded and decisive It’s a common misconception that interior designers will help you with indecision. An indecisive mind poses one of the biggest challenges for a design professional. You need to know yourself and what makes you feel good at home before we can transform that into a design you’ll love. #5 You are in it for the end result …and not speed. Yes, hiring a design team saves you a ton of time (no need to manage trades, inspect labor, or leave work to receive deliveries, etc.) But full-service interior design takes time and doesn’t happen overnight. You can expect the process to take 4-6 months, longer for larger projects. Your design team needs time to get to know you, your lifestyle, your wants, and your needs as well as time to process the data and translate it into an inclusive custom fully intentional design of your space. If all of these resonate with you, then full-service interior design is your perfect solution for a custom and authentic home that brings you joy for years to come – and we invite you to contact us and Schedule your Complimentary Discovery Call. Let’s get together and start Dezigning!
Cheers, Team NPD.
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